Patent Associate

A leading Am Law 100 firm is looking to hire a patent associate into its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution group, with a preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C. The firm Our client has built one of the largest full-service IP practices in the country with over 200 attorneys, patent agents, scientists, and technical professionals and are consistently rated among the top patent firms nationally. IP is a core pillar of the firm's national platform, backed by serious investment and a deep breadth of technically strong attorneys. The role You'll be drafting and prosecuting patent applications across a technically sophisticated client base, with particular depth in graphics processing units, tensor processing units, accelerators, neural engines, and robotics circuitry. Responsibilities cover the full prosecution lifecycle, from drafting high-quality applications through to managing prosecution for a diverse portfolio of clients, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. What they're looking for * JD with active bar admission in the jurisdiction where you intend to practice * USPTO admission required * Undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics * Minimum 3 years' experience in patent preparation and prosecution * Strong technical writing and communication skills across the subject matter areas above Compensation $140,000 - $250,000 base salary depending on experience, plus performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.